Category Archives: HR General

Welcome to Our New Employees Who Attended SMU & YOU on Feb 21

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Mary Stall

The following employees attended SMU & YOU on February 21, 2012.  In the session, which is an element of the Total Orientation Process for new employees, they learned about the culture, values and spirit of the SMU community.      … Continue reading →

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Work Life Balance Is Within Reach

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Rebecca Sampson

Balance is harder than ever to achieve these days. In trying to stay on top of everything in both your work and personal life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The stress of doing it all can affect your health and … Continue reading →

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It’s Tax Season – Log On To Magellan’s Website to Learn about Available Discounts!

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Mary Stall

During the upcoming tax season, tax preparation services are available to SMU employees and their household members through H&R Block At Homeâ„¢.   This service is provided through SMU’s Magellan Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Access Magellan Services Online The program offers the H&R … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendar Now to Join Us at the HR Fair, October 25, 2011

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Lorea Belle Seidel

HR Fair Tuesday, October 25, 2011 10:30am-1:30pm Hughes-Trigg Ballrooms At this year’s fair, a host of external vendors and internal service providers will be on hand to answer your questions and send you off with information on ways you can get … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss the Group Education Meetings with Diversified, SMU’s Retirement Plan Single Record Keeper

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Mary Stall

Diversified is hosting a series of Group Education Meetings at various campus locations, the week of September 26 and on October 5. These sessions will provide more detailed information about the transition process and what you will need to do in the … Continue reading →

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September is National Preparedness Month: Evacuating a Building

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Mary Stall

The following email was sent by the Office of Risk Managment on September 21, 2011. As a part of the Department of Homeland Security’s National Preparedness Month, SMU wants you to Know What To Do if an emergency occurs. We … Continue reading →

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SMU Retirement Plan Update

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Mary Stall

SMU and Diversified just completed a series of Community Meetings that were intended to provide a high level overview of the transition to Diversified, SMU’s new retirement plan record keeper. Following the Community Meetings, Diversified will host a series of … Continue reading →

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SMU’s I-9 Process When Hiring Students, Adjunct Faculty, or Temporary Staff

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Mary Stall

Are you in the process of hiring or have you recently hired a new employee? Did you know that hiring employees without a valid I-9 on file is a violation of federal regulations and fines may be assessed if the … Continue reading →

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Update Your Business Address for the 2011-2012 Directory

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Rhiannon Roark

Information for the 2011-2012 Directory is being updated.  Please ensure that your business address and telephone number in Access.SMU are correct by Friday, September, 16, 2011.  The Department of Human Resources website has helpful information on how to update your business address, phone number … Continue reading →

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National Preparedness Month – September 2011

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Mary Stall

The following is extracted from an email message sent by the Provost, Paul Ludden, and the VP for Business and Finance, Chris Casey to faculty and staff.  President Turner supports this effort by SMU which has been themed “A Time to Remember, … Continue reading →

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